Raúl Alcalá
Mexican professional cyclist and racer
Born
March 3rd, 1964
61 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Mexico
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A prominent cyclist from Mexico, participated in multiple Grand Tours, including the Tour de France. Contributed to the Mexican national cycling team and participated in the Pan American Games. Won several national championships and earned recognition in international cycling competitions.
Competed in the Tour de France in the 1980s
Achieved success at the Pan American Games
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